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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.64, 1,486.02 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.64, 1,486.02 and 504.02 is: 755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.64 : 1,486.02 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.64/1,486.02 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.64x = 1,486.02 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.64x = 748,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,983.80/991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.30

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